OT Security Architect

TaskVerse; India; On-site; INR 2,000,000 - 3,200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement plans

Paid time off

Continuous learning

Job summary

Lonza is seeking an OT Security Architect to strengthen security architecture across IT and OT, spanning on-premises and cloud (Azure) environments. You will work with project teams to embed security-by-design from the outset while addressing OT constraints and data protection in APIs and integrations.

The role focuses on improving technical documentation, governance, and secure development practices throughout the lifecycle, ensuring robust security controls and compliant solutions for

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or master's in Computer Science, Information Security, IT, or related field or equivalent experience.
• Strong knowledge of IT and OT security practices and architecture.
• Experience evaluating security in cloud (Azure) and on-prem environments.

Responsibilities

• Conduct Security Architecture Reviews for IT and OT solutions (infrastructure, cloud, applications, integrations).
• Assess and validate authentication, logging, encryption, API security, and secure integration patterns.
• Identify security risks and advise on mitigations prior to deployment.
• Provide security advisory support during design and build phases with security-by-design.
• Review integrations/APIs for secure data exchange and protection measures.
• Evaluate OT environment constraints to balance security and operations.
• Ensure secure coding practices and application security controls across solutions.
• Help produce clear architectural documentation (diagrams, materials).
• Promote secure development practices across lifecycle with automation where possible.
• Communicate security concepts effectively to technical and non-technical teams.

Skills

Security architecture design

Azure/cloud security

API security

Authentication/Identity management

Secure development principles

On-prem security controls

Security audits/reviews

AI security tools (plus)

Education

Bachelor's/Master's in CS/InfoSec/IT

Tools

Microsoft Azure

AI security tools

Job description

About The Company

At Lonza, our people are our greatest strength. With more than 30 sites across five continents, our globally connected teams work together every day to manufacture the medicines of tomorrow. Our core values-Collaboration, Accountability, Excellence, Passion, and Integrity-reflect who we are and how we work together. Everyone's ideas, big or small, have the potential to improve millions of lives. Innovation thrives when people from all backgrounds bring their unique perspectives to the table. Lonza is committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

About The Company

At Lonza, our people are our greatest strength. With more than 30 sites across five continents, our globally connected teams work together every day to manufacture the medicines of tomorrow. Our core values-Collaboration, Accountability, Excellence, Passion, and Integrity-reflect who we are and how we work together. Everyone's ideas, big or small, have the potential to improve millions of lives. Innovation thrives when people from all backgrounds bring their unique perspectives to the table. Lonza is committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

About The Role

The OT Security Architect at Lonza is a crucial role responsible for reviewing, assessing, and strengthening the security architecture of both Information Technology (IT) and Operational Technology (OT) solutions. This position involves working across on-premises, cloud, and integrated environments to ensure that security measures are robust, compliant, and aligned with industry best practices. The successful candidate will support project teams during the design and development phases, ensuring security-by-design principles are embedded from the outset while considering the unique operational constraints of OT environments. The role also emphasizes improving technical documentation practices and promoting secure development principles throughout the entire lifecycle of solutions. This position offers an opportunity to work at the intersection of cutting-edge security and operational technology, safeguarding critical systems that support manufacturing and operational processes.

Qualifications

The ideal candidate will possess a bachelor's or master's degree in Computer Science, Information Security, IT, or a related field, or equivalent professional experience. They should demonstrate thought leadership and a comprehensive understanding of security practices in both IT and OT domains. Experience in leveraging AI tools for security enhancement is a plus. The candidate must have strong experience in security architecture design and review, particularly across infrastructure, applications, and integrations. Familiarity with cloud environments, especially Microsoft Azure, and cloud security principles is essential. Knowledge of security controls for on-premises infrastructure, including system hardening, network segmentation, identity management, and logging, is required. Additionally, experience reviewing integrations and APIs with secure authentication and data protection practices is vital. A solid understanding of application security and secure development principles is also necessary to succeed in this role.

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive Security Architecture Reviews for new and existing IT and OT solutions, including infrastructure, cloud (Azure), applications, and integrations.
• Assess and validate security controls such as authentication mechanisms, logging, encryption, API security, and secure integration patterns to ensure compliance with security standards.
• Identify potential security risks within solutions and advise on effective mitigation strategies to ensure solutions meet required protection levels before deployment.
• Provide security advisory support to project teams during the design and build phases, ensuring security-by-design principles are integrated into all solutions.
• Review integrations and APIs to confirm secure data exchange, appropriate protection mechanisms, and adherence to best practices for external and internal connections.
• Evaluate operational constraints and risk profiles of OT environments to recommend tailored security measures that balance security and operational efficiency.
• Ensure secure coding practices and application security controls are implemented, including the secure handling of data within applications and services.
• Assist teams in producing clear, accurate, and comprehensive technical architecture documentation, including diagrams and supporting materials.
• Promote and support the adoption of secure development practices across the entire lifecycle of solutions, leveraging tools and automation where appropriate.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to communicate security concepts effectively, ensuring understanding and alignment across technical and non-technical teams.

Benefits

Lonza offers a competitive and comprehensive benefits package designed to support the well-being and professional growth of our employees. This includes health insurance coverage, retirement plans, paid time off, and opportunities for continuous learning and development. Employees have access to a collaborative and inclusive work environment that fosters innovation and recognizes individual contributions. We also provide flexible working arrangements where feasible and encourage work-life balance. At Lonza, employees are empowered to grow their careers within a global organization committed to making a positive impact on healthcare and life sciences.

Equal Opportunity

Lonza is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees regardless of race, religion, gender, sexual orientation, age, disability, or any other characteristic protected by law. We believe that embracing diverse perspectives enhances our innovation and success, and we are dedicated to fostering a workplace where everyone feels valued and respected.